By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 in Education, Nonprofit HR Practices, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition. No Comments
According to our 2017 Nonprofit Employment practices survey, half of nonprofit organizations expect to create new positions this year. However, despite this expected growth, less than 1% of nonprofit funding goes toward supporting talent. This is a problem. Could outsourcing your human resources function to an expert firm be part of the solution? Could doing … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Talent plays a critical role in nonprofit performance, but according to our 2016 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey, 84 percent of nonprofits don’t have a formal retention strategy in place, and nonprofit employee turnover has gradually increased over the past few years. These data point to an ineffective approach to talent across the sector, and often, … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Monday, February 20th, 2017 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Now more than ever, the topic of health and wellness is becoming a popular discussion in our society. Adopting a holistic and healthier lifestyle not only has significance in one’s personal life, but in the workplace as well. As an HR professional, I often receive questions from applicants regarding a prospective employer’s health and wellness … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 in Education, Nonprofit HR Practices. No Comments
It’s hardly a secret that the nonprofit sector has long underinvested in its most valuable assets—its people. Over the last decade, the problem has gotten worse, not better. In fact, the annual average total support for nonprofit talent fell from 1.4 percent of total grant dollars in 1992 to 0.8 percent in 2011. But we … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 in Advocacy. No Comments
I spent part of my weekend watching the news coverage of the Women’s March on Washington. I was deeply moved by the unity and power that women, men, children, young, old, straight, gay, Black, White, Latino, Asian and people of every rung on the economic ladder demonstrated to those who chose to watch. Not only … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Monday, January 23rd, 2017 in Compliance. No Comments
Those handling HR have a myriad of regulations, actions, and forms they need to keep abreast of in order to stay in compliance. We want to remind you that effective January 22, 2017, there is an updated I-9 form that you must use with each new hire. Failure to use the new form can result in … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 in Uncategorized. No Comments
There are currently two pieces of employee-friendly legislation under consideration with the D.C. Council that will impact employers in Washington, D.C. Paid Family and Medical Leave This week the D.C. Council provided initial approval of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act, granting paid leave benefits to all who work in the District, except federal employees. The bill provides … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Friday, October 21st, 2016 in Closed Executive Searches. No Comments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations to be responsible, through collaboration with the President and CEO, for effective operational and membership management of the Association. The Executive Vice … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Monday, September 26th, 2016 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Communicating your organization’s culture to potential team members is important to ensure everyone on your staff is aligned with your mission and vision for the future. But before you can communicate your culture, you have to first define it. Understanding and making your organization’s culture clear should be a top priority for all organizations interested … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Monday, September 19th, 2016 in Uncategorized. No Comments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The work you do, the benefits you provide, every member of your team and how they feel when they’re at work all contribute to your nonprofit’s culture. When you understand your organization’s unique environment, you can focus on hiring individuals that align with it. As a result, you’ll see benefits like better job satisfaction, improved … Read more
